interhemispheric

adjective

in·​ter·​hemi·​spher·​ic ˌin-tər-ˌhe-mə-ˈsfir-ik How to pronounce interhemispheric (audio)
-ˈsfer-
1
: lying or occurring between the cerebral hemispheres
an interhemispheric subdural hematoma
interhemispheric communication
2
: extending or occurring between the earth's hemispheres see hemisphere sense 1b
increased interhemispheric trade
interhemispheric carbon dioxide exchange

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of interhemispheric was in 1854

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Cite this Entry

“Interhemispheric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interhemispheric. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

interhemispheric

adjective
in·​ter·​hemi·​spher·​ic ˈint-ər-ˌhem-ə-ˈsfi(ə)r-ik, -ˈsfer- How to pronounce interhemispheric (audio)
variants also interhemispheral
: extending or occurring between hemispheres (as of the cerebrum)
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